Brain stroke

Newly found gene can reduce inflammation after brain stroke: Study

Posted By IANS, April 16, 2019 at 07:55am

A recent study published in Cell Reports has found a new gene that can reduce brain swelling after stroke.
IIT-H's new game based therapy can be helpful for stroke victims

Posted By IANS, March 26, 2019 at 08:46am

You will be surprised to know that the Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad's (IIT-H) incubated start-up has come up with a 'gamified arm rehabilitation' device which will be beneficial in aiding brain and motor rehabilitation of the ones with stroke.
Are we becoming a forgetful nation?

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, December 28, 2018 at 01:59pm

Turns out that there has been a significant rise in dementia-related cases in India over the last two and a half decades. Spot the risk factors of this memory disorder.
Silent stroke: Know how to deal with it

Posted By Editorial Team, November 01, 2018 at 02:57pm

Dr Kaustubh Mahajan, Neurologist, SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim, tells you all you need to know about it.
All you need to know about the connection between a stroke and sinusitis

Posted By Editorial Team, October 31, 2018 at 10:47am

Dr Pradip Shah, HOD and General Medicine Specialist, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, decodes how a stroke is linked to sinusitis. Read on to know more.
World Stroke Day: When a brain stroke strikes, every second counts

Posted By Editorial Team, October 30, 2018 at 08:29am

World Stroke Day is observed on October 29. It is extremely vital that you reach the hospital within 4.5 hours after the stroke attack.
World Stroke Day: Best ways to prevent and treat stroke

Posted By Kristina Das, October 29, 2018 at 06:02pm

Stroke is a silent killer and up to 80% of strokes are preventable. The common risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, smoking, and dyslipidemia.
World Stroke Day: 6 early warning signs of a stroke

Posted By Kristina Das, October 29, 2018 at 05:46pm

It is a medical condition wherein a blood clot forms inside a blood vessel in the brain. And it cut off the vital oxygen supply to one or more parts of the body
World Stroke Day: Diet tips for those who are recovering from a stroke attack

Posted By Upneet Pansare, October 29, 2018 at 10:13am

World Stroke Day is observed on October 29. A nutritionist tells us what stroke patients need to eat in their daily diet to prevent reoccurrence of stroke.
World Stroke Day: 7 things you can do to prevent a stroke

Posted By Upneet Pansare, October 29, 2018 at 10:13am

World Stroke Day is observed on October 29. A stroke occurs when the blood flow to an area of the brain gets interrupted. It can turn fatal if correct medical interventions are not provided at the right time.
World Stroke Day: 5 common misconceptions about stroke

Posted By Upneet Pansare, October 29, 2018 at 10:12am

World Stroke Day is observed on October 29. Neurological diseases have a lot of overlapping symptoms making it difficult to arrive at a proper diagnosis. This is one of the reasons why stroke is sometimes under-diagnosed and more often over-diagnosed by the common people.
World Stroke Day: What is the link between stroke and air pollution?

Posted By Editorial Team, October 29, 2018 at 10:09am

World Stroke Day is observed on October 29. Did you know that there is a strong correlation between stroke and air pollution? Read on to find out what the experts have to say.
Study finds stroke survivors struggle to openly discuss sexuality

Posted By ANI, September 10, 2018 at 10:11am

A recent study has found that stroke survivors struggle to openly discuss sexuality, while health professionals rarely address the topic during rehabilitation.
Stroke increases chances of suffering from dementia by 70 per cent, says study

Posted By Debjani Arora, September 02, 2018 at 02:30pm

Researchers found that the link between stroke and dementia persisted even after taking into account other dementia risk factors such as blood pressure, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Study finds channels between skulls and brains supplying immune cells to damaged tissues

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, August 28, 2018 at 12:44pm

Scientists have found secret channels between our skull and brain that help in supplying immune cells to tissues damaged due to stroke or other brain injuries.
Mumbai’s Wockhardt hospital becomes the first one in India to have ENLS certified emergency staff

Posted By Debjani Arora, August 12, 2018 at 03:38pm

The hospital using Emergency Neurological Life Support or ENLS has successfully helped around 50 patients and 7 in the past one month alone from neurological emergencies.
Paralysis or stroke: Can Ayurveda help in the rehabilitation of patients?

Posted By Upneet Pansare, August 10, 2018 at 05:01pm

How effective is Ayurveda in helping the rehabilitation of stroke and paralysis patients? We got an Ayurveda expert to tell us how this ancient Indian traditional treatment can help.
Organ donation: Both kidneys and liver donated by the family of a deceased to fulfil her last wish

Posted By Debjani Arora, August 08, 2018 at 11:08am

3 people get a new lease of life when a family decides to donate organs of their loved one
Archie James becomes the youngest victim of stroke within 2 hours of his birth

Posted By Editorial Team, August 06, 2018 at 05:17pm

Shockingly, Archie James emerged to be the youngest stroke victim in UK just after 2 hours of his delivery. Although he did not breathe after he was delivered and had to be resuscitated, his seizures did not stop and had to be kept on special care unit.
Awareness about 'golden period' of post-stroke rehabilitation is important

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, June 25, 2018 at 05:06pm

There is a need to create awareness that the first 90 days, also called the 'golden period', in post-stroke rehabilitation are vital and people should be educated about it.

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Newly found gene can reduce inflammation after brain stroke: Study

IIT-H's new game based therapy can be helpful for stroke victims

Are we becoming a forgetful nation?

Silent stroke: Know how to deal with it

All you need to know about the connection between a stroke and sinusitis

World Stroke Day: When a brain stroke strikes, every second counts

World Stroke Day: Best ways to prevent and treat stroke

World Stroke Day: 6 early warning signs of a stroke

World Stroke Day: Diet tips for those who are recovering from a stroke attack

World Stroke Day: 7 things you can do to prevent a stroke

World Stroke Day: 5 common misconceptions about stroke

World Stroke Day: What is the link between stroke and air pollution?

Study finds stroke survivors struggle to openly discuss sexuality

Stroke increases chances of suffering from dementia by 70 per cent, says study

Study finds channels between skulls and brains supplying immune cells to damaged tissues

Mumbai’s Wockhardt hospital becomes the first one in India to have ENLS certified emergency staff

Paralysis or stroke: Can Ayurveda help in the rehabilitation of patients?

Organ donation: Both kidneys and liver donated by the family of a deceased to fulfil her last wish

Archie James becomes the youngest victim of stroke within 2 hours of his birth

Awareness about 'golden period' of post-stroke rehabilitation is important

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